Laura Probst is the former dean of libraries at Florida International University in Miami and Biscayne Bay. She holds a master's degree in library science from University of Illinois. Her presentation/open forum is 3 p.m. Oct. 24 in Cascade Room, Atwood Memorial Center (AMC). View her curriculum vitae (PDF).

Wendy McGrane is library director at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin. She holds a master's degree in library and information studies from the University of Oklahoma. She is pursuing a doctorate at Capella University, a Minneapolis-based for-profit college. Her presentation/open forum is 3 p.m. Oct. 26 in Alumni Room, AMC. View her curriculum vitae (PDF).

Christina Baum is director of library services at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven. She holds a doctorate in higher education administration and master's in library science from University of Kentucky. Her presentation/open forum is 3 p.m. Nov. 8 Glacier North, AMC. View her curriculum vitae (PDF).

Mark Vargas directs the Robert and Mary Rita Murphy Stump Library at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. He holds a master's in library science from the University of Maryland. His presentation/open forum is 3 p.m. Nov. 5 in Voyageurs South, AMC. View his curriculum vitae (PDF).